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Chapter 403: Asuma, Don't Talk to Us, I'm Afraid the Daimyo Will Misunderstand!
Chapter 403: Asuma, Don't Talk to Us, I'm Afraid the Daimyo Will Misunderstand!
"Danzo's tactics are so unoriginal. Can't he change his underhanded methods?"
Listening to the villagers' discussions, Dong Ping felt that Danzo's tactics were too outdated.
However, it must be said that it doesn't matter if the method is old or new, as long as it works.
Slandering, smearing, and moral coercion!
For Dong Ping, these tactics were ineffective, but for the natives of the Shinobi World, it was already considered a 'multidimensional strike'.
"You mean... White Fang?"
Hyuga Cangyue realized who Dong Ping was hinting at.
When the opponent was at the peak of their power, even the Sannin had to bow down to them, but they fell victim to such tactics, leaving a deep impression.
"Hmm!"
Dong Ping nodded slightly.
Indeed, he was not exaggerating about these tactics.
As long as he himself had no morals, others could not morally coerce him.
"So next, shouldn't someone pay a visit to the Hyuga Clan for a heart-to-heart talk?"
Hyuga Cangyue thought about the aftermath.
If it were just a rumor, the Hyuga Clan could easily feign ignorance.
Therefore, it was certain that someone from the village's higher-ups would take the initiative to 'persuade' the Hyuga Clan.
For the sake of the village, the Hyuga Clan would have to endure some hardship.
The persuasion would be along the lines of, "It's time to teach the Hyuga Clan a lesson."
Combined with Dong Ping's previous statements, Danzo had temporarily been released from the Leaf Prison, so this role of playing the bad guy naturally fell to him.
No wonder Sarutobi Kazumi couldn't stay away from him. If it were Dong Ping, he wouldn't be able to bring himself to do such a thing.
As for directly going to war with the Cloud Village?
They all knew it was impossible.
The current Leaf Village was not the same as the 'Divine Leaf Village' from the past.
After the Nine-Tails Rebellion and with the setbacks of the Heavenly Fortress and the Uchiha, the current Leaf Village had no strength to fight another Shinobi World War.
Therefore, the Leaf Village could only endure and couldn't go to war.
In this situation, the Hyuga Clan would naturally have to make some sacrifices.
Of course, it was also an opportunity to discipline them.
With the precedent of the Oilada Clan leaving the Leaf Village, the Foursome Elite were extremely worried, fearing that others would follow suit.
Now was the perfect time to use the Hyuga Clan as an example to deter others, showing them their tactics.
After walking a distance, a familiar voice reached them.
"Red, I really didn't mean to abandon you. I only left the Leaf Village because I didn't want to live under the shadow of the old man!"
"Enough, Asuma! Stop bothering me!"
"Red!"
"You left without saying goodbye, breaking Red's heart. Now, what right do you have to ask for her forgiveness?"
"Red Bean, I..."
...
A dramatic scene was unfolding on the street ahead.
The two women and one man were all familiar to them.
Yuugao Uzuki, Red Bean, and Sarutobi Asuma!
Just from the first few lines, they knew what the situation was about.
Several years ago, Asuma had left without a word and became a Guardian Ninja. This time, he had come back with the Daimyo's envoy, determined to win back the woman he considered his goddess.
Yuugao was unlucky. She thought she had escaped him, but he had returned.
Dong Ping had mentioned this once before.
Asuma's success with Yuugao was not because of his excellence but because of his status.
He was a rebel from a young age, neither a super genius nor a handsome man. On the contrary, he aged prematurely, and Yuugao was either attracted to his ugliness or his smoking.
Later, she was worn down by his persistence and eventually compromised as she aged.
So, it would be strange if Yuugao had any good feelings for him now.
Upon witnessing this situation, Dong Ping immediately became excited.
Finally, the moment he had been waiting for had arrived.
The hero saves the damsel in distress!
In the neighboring world, the protagonist rescued countless women within a hundred chapters, and each one worshipped and fell in love with him.
But unfortunately, Dong Ping had been waiting for such an opportunity since he crossed over, and now it had finally come.
However, before he could even shout, "Let go of that girl, I'll take over!" someone had already intervened.
"What do you think you're doing?!"
Honglian rushed forward, positioning herself in front of Red Bean, separating her from Asuma's entanglement.
Despite their constant bickering, their bond had grown stronger. Seeing Red Bean in trouble, Honglian, with her fiery temper, took immediate action.
The problem was that her actions dashed Dong Ping's hopes of experiencing the 'protagonist treatment' for himself.
Damn it! If it were anyone else, he could have dealt with them, but against Honglian, he was truly helpless.
So, he stepped forward, brimming with annoyance.
"Hey, isn't this our famous traitor from Konoha, the Second Kazekage, Asuma, who bites the hand that feeds him?"
When it came to being sarcastic, Dong Ping had once been a 'Key Immortal', and compared to the natives of the Shinobi World, this was a clear case of punching down.
A direct slap in the face!
Even those who knew of Asuma's actions dared not say a word.
After all, he had joined the Guardian Ninja as part of a 'Hokage Mission'.
But Dong Ping didn't give him an inch, directly calling him a traitor who had turned against Konoha.
He wasn't making things up.
Asuma had grown up in Konoha, benefiting from its resources, yet he had joined the Guardian Ninja.
No matter how you looked at it, Dong Ping's accusation was not unfounded.
"Y-You're talking nonsense! I joined the Guardian Ninja under orders!"
Asuma's face turned red with anger.
However, upon seeing the goddess in his heart, he quickly explained himself.
Though a bit embarrassed, to prevent his heart's goddess from 'misunderstanding', he decided to accept this explanation.
Before this, he had always believed he had 'voluntarily' joined the Guardian Ninja, not because of some mission.
"Oh, is that so?"
Dong Ping's nonchalant attitude made it clear he didn't believe Asuma's explanation.
Asuma was furious but could do nothing.
Dong Ping had dared to challenge him years ago, and he didn't think Asuma's courage had diminished. If he dared to lose his temper, Asuma might even strike him again.
Seeing Asuma's flushed face and his inability to speak, both Red and Red Bean felt a sense of relief.
In the past few days, Asuma had been persistently bothering them, causing them no end of headaches. Now, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
One must not view the real Shinobi World through the lens of anime.
Thinking that Red should be with Asuma would only push her into a deep pit.
Red, with her fair skin, beautiful features, and stunning figure, would never be a match for Asuma, an aging smoker.
Dong Ping insisted he had no personal bias; he was merely concerned for a friend.
"Also, as a Guardian Ninja, it's best you don't speak to Konoha ninjas. I fear Lord Daimyo might misunderstand!"
Dong Ping issued a subtle warning.
Though they weren't enemies, they were practically as good as. Getting too close could cause trouble.
His words were also an indirect reminder to the two women.
Asuma, being a Second Kazekage, could get away with this, but they couldn't!
Interacting with a Guardian Ninja would invite scrutiny from the Shadow Division.
Especially for Red Bean! She had already been implicated by Orochimaru, and now she was a key target for the village's defenses. If she got involved in this, wouldn't she be asking to be confined to the Konoha Prison?
"Impossible! I was just meeting with Red. How could that cause a misunderstanding with Lord Daimyo?"
Asuma argued.
But no matter what he said, Red and Red Bean had become wary, deciding to avoid any conversation with him and flee at the sight of him.
In the end, Asuma had no choice but to leave, returning to Kyoto.
He had stayed these past few days for Red, but now, feeling defeated, he didn't want to linger in this 'heartbreak hotel'.
Yes, it was best he didn't return.
Dong Ping silently prayed.
Afterward, their two teams merged and proceeded, soon arriving at Dong Ping's 'workplace'.
(End of Chapter)
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